$146 Cheap American Airlines flights Raleigh (RDU) to Philadelphia (PHL)

Scoring cheap one-way American Airlines flights from RDU to PHL from $146 on Expedia is a cinch — just filter by “Price (lowest to highest).” Alternatively, check out our budget-friendly round-trip fares from $159 for your next getaway.**These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

January is one of the cheapest months to travel to Philadelphia with American Airlines. You could also find excellent prices on one-way and return fares in February.

Start searching one to three months ahead of your departure date to score cheaper fares on American Airlines flights from Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU) to Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL). You can save 25% by booking your domestic flight 34 to 86 days in advance versus last-minute reservations made 6 to 12 days out. You could also reduce costs by buying your fare on a Sunday, as it’s 6% cheaper on average than a Monday, the most expensive day to book.* Nail your timing, and you can enjoy significant savings on domestic journeys.*Ideal booking window recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through November for 2024. Best day of the week to book recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through October 2024. All data sourced from ARC’s global airline sales database.

You can easily fly from Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU) to Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) on one of American Airlines’s 31 direct weekly flights. Use our “Nonstop” and “Airline” filters to find the American Airlines flight that’ll land at PHL at a time that suits you.

From wheels-up to touchdown, a direct American Airlines flight from Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU) to Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) takes approximately 1h 27m.

American Airlines operates the most flights from Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU) to Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) on Sunday. With up to 5 daily departures, you’ll get the most options and flexibility on this day.

The first flight from RDU to PHL with American Airlines leaves at 8:15AM UTC-5. You’ll land at 9:46AM UTC-5. The last American Airlines flight of the day takes off at 6:18PM UTC-5 and arrives at 7:51PM UTC-5. With around 20% fewer cancellations for departures before midday, setting off early is usually the best option.**Most reliable time of the day recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.

American Airlines flights from Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU) to Philadelphia come in to Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL). This is the main entry point to this city.

You’ll likely board an Airbus A319 or an Embraer RJ145 when flying American Airlines from Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU) to Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL). However, keep in mind that a different aircraft could be assigned to your route due to operational demands.

Depending on your ticket type, a fee generally applies if you cancel or change your booking more than 24 hours after it’s confirmed. To secure flexible fares, select our “Changes included” or “No cancel fee” filter when looking for flights. For more details on changing or canceling your reservation, head to “Trips,” select your flight and tick “Manage Booking.”